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JASP | Data Analysis

Frequencies and Descriptive Statistics

  1. First, load the data file previously created (described elsewhere). Be sure that the data file looks as you intended.

  2. Select the “Descriptives → Descriptive Statistics” option.

Obtaining a Frequency Distribution

  1. A set of options will then appear for you to choose the variables and statistics of interest.

  2. Select the variables you wish to analyze by clicking on them in the left-hand box and then the arrow to move them into the right-hand box.

  3. Be sure that “Display frequency tables” is checked. Without this checked, you will not get a frequency distribution.

  4. Output will automatically appear on the right side of the window.

Obtaining Summary Statistics

  1. Though some basic summary statistics are displayed by default, you can make changes by expanding the “Statistics” drop-down menu.

  2. As you select the desired statistics, the output on the right side of the window will be automatically updated.

  3. Individual tables (or even the whole section of Output) can be copied using the drop-down arrow options in the output. These can be pasted into word processing software for printing purposes.